Vinyl pressings
by The Sherrys · 1962
Pop Pop Pop-Pie was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
14 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 10 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
RECORDING RECO-ART PHILA. G-TSH-1 -1 LWRunout side A - variant 1
RECORDING RECO-ART PHILA. G-TSH-2 -1 LWRunout side B - variant 1
RECORDING RECO-ART PHILA. G-TSH-1 LWRunout side A - variant 2
RECORDING RECO-ART PHILA. G-TSH-2 LWRunout side B - variant 2
A\C (circled) RECORDING RECO-ART PHILA. G-TSH-1 -1 LW △44777A-Side Runout Etching
RECORDING A\C (circled) RECO-ART PHILA. G-TSH-2 -1 LW △44777-XB-Side Runout Etching
45-G-TSH 1Side A Label
45-G-TSH 2Side B Label
MST.6017Label A
MST.6018Label B
MST.6017Label A
MST.6018Label B
MST9-6107/1Runout Side A stamped
MST9-6108/1Runout Side B stamped
6107Label Side A
6108Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Belgium | London Records 5.397First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Canada | London Records M. 17253First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Denmark | London Records DL 20665First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | France | Disques London HLW 9625First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Germany | London Records DL 20665First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Germany | London Records DL 20665First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1962 | Japan | London Records HIT (L)-24First year7" | 7" |
| 1962 | South Africa | London Records PD.7-8663First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Sweden | London Records HL 9625First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLW 9625First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | US | Guyden Records 2068First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | US | Guyden Records 2068First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | Guyden Records 2068First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLW 9625First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLW 96257", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | London Records HL-20307", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
16 vinyl pressings of Pop Pop Pop-Pie are listed here, from 11 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK, Belgium, Canada and more. One of them is Guyden Records 2068.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2068, 45-HLW 9625, 5.397, M. 17253) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RECORDING RECO-ART PHILA. G-TSH-1 -1 LW and RECORDING RECO-ART PHILA. G-TSH-2 -1 LW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
